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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,127, 40,194.89 and 16,382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,127, 40,194.89 and 16,382.29 is: 22,607.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,127 : 40,194.89 = 16,382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,127/40,194.89 = 16,382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,127x = 40,194.89 × 16,382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,127x = 658,484,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,484,344.50/29,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,607.35

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